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S'pore Court Rejects Bid to Declare 97-Year-Old Businessman Mentally Incapable Over Plans to Marry Mistress

Court proceedings revealed that the businessman had been involved in an extramarital relationship with his secretary since 1971.

4 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 63-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Foot of HDB Block in Clementi

Based on preliminary investigations, the Singapore police said that there are no indications of foul play.

4 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lawrence Wong to Deliver Singapore Budget 2026 Statement on Feb 12

The Budget statement will be broadcast live on Channel 5 and aired on radio via CNA938 and Capital 958.

5 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean Man, 38, Jailed for Taking Photos of ICA Officer at Woodlands Checkpoint and Lying to Police

Wong has previous convictions dating back to 2004, including a 2021 offence for voluntarily causing hurt, for which he was jailed.

5 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Order Meta to Expand Measures Against Facebook Impersonation Scams

If Meta fails to comply with the directive without reasonable excuse, it may be fined up to S$1 million.

5 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Facebook

Singapore Steps Up Border, Health Measures After Nipah Virus Cases Reported in India

Singapore is closely monitoring developments in West Bengal, where the latest outbreak marks India's seventh Nipah virus episode since 2001.

5 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia's Johor Peatland Fire Prompts Water Bombing as Singapore Monitors Haze Risk

Authorities said the helicopter will also be used to conduct an aerial survey to guide further firefighting operations.

6 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean Man, 22, Jailed 7 Months After PMD Charging Fire Kills Uncle's Fiancée

For causing death by a negligent act, he could have been jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.

6 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese New Year 2026: Singapore Police Urge Visitors to Check Live Crowd Map Ahead of Chinatown CNY Bazaar

The police issued the advisory on Tuesday, January 27, in anticipation of peak visitor numbers closer to the eve of Chinese New Year.

6 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: 13 People Hospitalized After Accident Involving Lorry, Car Along Orchard Road

The lorry passengers are foreign workers. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

6 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore Doctor, 76, Jailed for Molesting Sedated Patient After Colonoscopy

Defence lawyers said the doctor was suffering from Stage 4 prostate cancer with an estimated life expectancy of six to 12 months and asked for a fine or a minimal jail term.

7 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Expands Recognised Medical Schools List with Eight New Overseas Institutions

The move is aimed at strengthening Singapore's future healthcare workforce as demand for medical services rises with an ageing population.

7 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Cop Fined, Banned from Driving Over Unauthorised U-Turn That Injured Passenger

Under the law, a first-time offender convicted of causing grievous hurt by driving without due consideration may be jailed for up to two years, fined up to S$5,000, or both.

7 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

Facial Recognition Trial Launched to Speed Up Motorcycle Immigration at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint

The trial is open to Singapore residents, Long-Term Pass holders and foreign visitors who have previously entered Singapore.

7 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Teenager Arrested for Voluntarily Causing Hurt to Police Officer While Dispersing Noisy Group in Punggol

If convicted, he faces a possible jail term of up to seven years, a fine, or caning Section 332 of the Penal Code.

8 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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